The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon 3.6 V6 Automatic (10 - 11) vs. BMW 525d Touring Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 55,100

€ 51,300

€ 55,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6 is 1.1 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
BMW 525d Touring
57.6
72.5
80.4
57.6
73.2
82.4
72.5 in
Width
73.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
113.4
192
116.9
193.2
192 in
Length
193.2 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
BMW 525d Touring
4134 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.66 %

General
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
BMW 525d Touring
CTS2
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
BMW 525d Touring
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N47
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
307 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
307 hp
215 hp
BMW 525d Touring
272 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
272 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d Touring
Performance
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
BMW 525d Touring
150 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d Touring
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13.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
13.47 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
22 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
15 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
399 mi
Range
853 mi
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
399 mi
853 mi
BMW 525d Touring
Environmental Impact
200.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
104.9 kWh
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
200.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
394 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
BMW 525d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










42 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft